Council News

The Ireland-U.S. Council’s 2017 Award For Outstanding Portraiture To Be Presented To RHA Member Blaise Smith

Prudential Financial’s Sponsorship Supports This Important Arts Program

Blaise Smith is the winner of this year’s Award for Outstanding Portraiture, sponsored by the Ireland-U.S. Council, in conjunction with The Irish Arts Review and the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA). The award is presented in Ireland to an artist whose work is judged to be of outstanding merit. The Award is an important part of the Council’s program to support the arts and arts education in Ireland.

2017 Student Work Experience Scholarships Presentation
Scheduled for Council Lunch Thursday, June 8 in New York

The Council’s annual program of
Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2017 will be celebrated this
year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club in
New York City on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Council President Brian
W. Stack, in announcing details of this year’s scholarship awards,
said "This is the 33rd year in which the Council has operated this
successful and much-admired Scholarship Awards program. We in
the Council are proud of the role that this program has played over
the years as part of the Council’s broader mission to build closer
business and economic links between the United States and Ireland
– North and South. Today, I am delighted to announce details of
the recipients of the Council’s Student Work Experience Scholarships
for this year.”

Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Announced as Guest Speaker
for Business Summit on Ireland-U.S. Economic Relations

The Business Summit on Ireland-U.S. Economic Relations in New York City in March will kick off with an opening night dinner on Wednesday, March 15 when the Guest Speaker will be Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), one of the highest-ranking economic policy officials in the new Trump Administration. The event, will continue with a session on the morning of Thursday March 16 featuring many other top-ranked speakers and will conclude with the Ireland-U.S. Council’s regularly-scheduled St. Patrick’s Lunch. The event will be held at The Metropolitan Club in New York City.

Business Summit on Ireland-U.S. Economic Relations To Be Staged in New York March 15-16, 2017

Joint effort with Ibec, Ireland’s most influential business representative group

The Ireland-U.S. Council will stage a Business Summit on
Ireland-U.S. Economic Relations jointly with Ibec, Ireland’s largest and most influential business
employer representative organization. The event, which will include top internationally recognized
experts as speakers, will be held at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. It will
open with a reception and dinner on the night of Wednesday, March 15 and will continue with
morning sessions on Thursday, March 16, 2017 concluding with lunch.

European Commission’s Ruling on Ireland’s Tax Treatment of Apple’s Operations

It’s been big news on both sides of the Atlantic. The decision announced with great fanfare in Brussels by European Commission regulators that Ireland’s tax treatment of Apple’s operations in the Emerald Isle violated Europe’s rules on state aids to industry – to the tune of a headline-grabbing $14.5 billion.

In Remembrance

Ambassador Walter J.P. Curley

long-time Ireland-U.S. Council Supporter – dies in New York City at age 94

It was with the greatest sadness that we learned of the passing of long-time Ireland-U.S.
Council Board Member Ambassador Walter J.P. Curley who died this week in New York
at the age of 94. He was a native of Pittsburgh, PA, attended Phillips Academy Andover,
Yale University, Harvard Business School and the University of Oslo, and had an
Honorary Doctorate in Law from Trinity College, Dublin.

An Appreciation

Daniel P. Tully

President of the Ireland-U.S. Council from 1990 to 1993

It was with the deepest regret and the greatest sadness that we learned of the passing
on May 10, 2016 of Daniel P. Tully, former Chairman & CEO of Merrill Lynch, now
part of Bank of America. He served as President of the Ireland-U.S. Council from
1990 to 1993. He was 84.

2016 Student Work Experience Scholarships Presentation Scheduled for Council Lunch
Thursday, June 9 in New York

The Council’s annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2016 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Council President Brian W. Stack, in
announcing details of this year’s scholarship awards, said "This is the 32nd year
in which the Council has operated this successful and much-admired Scholarship Awards
program. We in the Council are proud of the role that this program has played over
the years as part of the Council’s broader mission to build closer business and
economic links between the United States and Ireland. Today, I am delighted to announce
details of the recipients of the Council’s Student Work Experience Scholarships
for this year.”

International Airlines Group’s Willie Walsh to Receive the Ireland-U.S. Council’s
Award for Outstanding Achievement at 54th Annual Dinner In New York Thursday November
10, 2016

The Ireland-U.S. Council will present its Award for Outstanding Achievement
in 2016 to Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of International Airlines
Group (IAG) to mark his important contributions to building business bonds between
America and Ireland. Throughout his successful career, he has been a superb manager
of strategic change in an industry where change has become a byword. The Award will
be the centerpiece of the Council’s 54th Annual Dinner to be held at the Metropolitan
Club in New York City on Thursday, November 10, 2016.

The Ireland-U.S. Council will present its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 to
Marie O’Connor, Partner in PwC in Ireland. The Award will mark her notable
and important achievements in building the business bonds between America and Ireland
and will be the centerpiece of the Council’s 2016 MidSummer Gala Dinner to be held
in Dublin Castle on Friday, June 24, 2016.

University College Cork President Dr. Michael Murphy speaks on a digital information
age pioneer. Plus, speakers from The Irish Stock Exchange talk about Europe’s Leading
Gateway Exchange.
Read more
(PDF)

Friday, January 15, 2016, New York, NY:

Joseph M. Walsh - An Appreciation

It is with the deepest regret that we have learned of the death of long-time Ireland-U.S.
Council Board Member Joseph M. Walsh, also known as Joe, who was Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer at Curtis Circulation Company in New Milford, New Jersey, one
of the world’s largest magazine distribution companies. He passed away at the Joe
Raso Hospice Center in New City NY where he had been receiving care following complications
from pancreatic cancer. He was 72 years old.
Read more

Thursday, May 28, 2015, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

2015 Student Work Experience Scholarships Presentation Scheduled for
Council Awards Lunch June 11 in New York

The Council’s annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2015 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Council President Brian W. Stack,
in releasing details of this year’s scholarship awards, said “This is the 31st year
in which the Council has operated this successful and admired Scholarship Awards
program. We in the Council are proud of the role that this program has played over
the years as part of the Council’s mission to build closer business and economic
links between the United States and Ireland. Today, I am delighted to announce details
of the Council’s Student Work Experience Scholarships for this year.”
Read more about this year's Scholarship
recipients

Tuesday, May 21, 2015, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

The Ireland-U.S. Council’s 2015 Award For Outstanding Portraiture
To Be Presented To Artist Geraldine O’Neill in its 10th Anniversary Year

Prudential Financial’s Sponsorship Supports This Important Arts Program

An accomplished Dublin artist is the winner of this year’s Award for Outstanding
Portraiture, sponsored by the Ireland-U.S. Council, in conjunction with
The Irish Arts Review and the Royal Hibernian Academy. It is presented
in Ireland to an artist whose work is judged to be of outstanding merit. The Award
is an important part of the Council’s program to support the arts and arts education
in Ireland.

The winning portrait work was chosen from among the entries at the opening of the
Royal Hibernian Academy’s Spring Exhibition held recently in Dublin where Ms. O’Neill
was presented with the Council’s €5,000 award bursary. A formal presentation of
the Award citation will be made by Council Ireland Chapter President Dr. Michael
Somers and Council President Brian W. Stack at the Council’s Midsummer Gala Dinner
on Friday, June 26, 2015 at a dinner in Dublin Castle. The Guest Speaker at this
event will be Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Health in the Government of Ireland.Read more about
the 2015 Portraiture Award (PDF 668Kb)

Wednesday, June 11, 2014, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

The Ireland-U.S. Council’s 2014 Award For Outstanding Portraiture
To Be Presented To Dublin Artist Oisin Roche

An accomplished Dublin artist is the winner of this year’s Award for Outstanding
Portraiture, sponsored by the Ireland-U.S. Council, in conjunction with
The Irish Arts Review and the Royal Hibernian Academy. It is presented
in Ireland to an artist whose work is judged to be of outstanding merit. The Award
is an important part of the Council’s program to support the arts and arts education
in Ireland. The winning portrait work was chosen from among the entries at the opening
of the Royal Hibernian Academy’s Spring Exhibition held recently in Dublin where
Oisin was presented with the Council’s €5,000 award bursary. A formal presentation
of the Award citation will be made by Council Ireland Chapter President Dr. Michael
Somers at the Council’s Midsummer Gala Dinner on Friday, June 27, 2014 at a dinner
in Dublin Castle.
Read more about
the 2014 Portraiture Award (PDF 1.4MB)

Thursday, May 07, 2014, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

2014 Student Work Experience Scholarships Presentation Scheduled for
Council Awards Lunch June 12 in New York

The Council’s annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2014 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Council President Brian W. Stack,
in releasing details of this year’s scholarship awards, said “This is the 30th year
in which the Council has operated this successful and admired Scholarship Awards
program. We in the Council are proud of the role that this program has played over
the years as part of the Council’s mission to build closer business and economic
links between the United States and Ireland. Today, I am delighted to announce details
of the Council’s Student Work Experience Scholarships for this year.”

At the 51st Annual Dinner of the Ireland-U.S. Council, Ireland’s Minister for Jobs,
Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD will attend as a Guest Speaker
and will share thoughts on the current state of Ireland-U.S. economic relations.
The event will be held at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on Wednesday, October
30, 2013.Read
full press release on 2013 Annual Dinner (PDF)

Prudential Financial’s Sponsorship Supports This Important Arts Program

An artist who is a distinguished member of Aosdána and of the Royal Hibernian Academy,
Mick O’Dea, is the winner of this year’s Award for Outstanding Portraiture which
is sponsored by the Ireland-U.S. Council, in conjunction with The Irish Arts Review
and the Royal Hibernian Academy. It is presented in Ireland to an artist whose work
is judged to be of outstanding merit. The Award is an important part of the Council’s
program to support the arts and arts education in Ireland. Mick O’Dea’s portrait
work was chosen from among the entries at the Royal Hibernian Academy’s Spring Exhibition
held recently in Dublin.
View full press
release (PDF)

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

Mutual of America’s Thomas J. Moran of To Receive Council’s Award for Outstanding
Achievement
At 51st Annual Dinner In New York on Thursday, October 30, 2013

Congressman Peter T. King to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The Ireland-U.S. Council will present its Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2013
to Thomas J. Moran, Chairman, President & CEO of Mutual of America, to mark his
notable and important achievements in building the bonds between America and Ireland.
The Council will also honor Congressman Peter T. King with a Lifetime Achievement
Award to mark his substantial and enduring contributions to U.S.-Ireland relations.
The awards will be the centerpiece of the Council’s 51st Annual Dinner to be held
at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on Thursday, October 30, 2013.
View
full press release (PDF)

Thursday, May 16, 2013, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

2013 Student Work Experience Scholarships Presentation Scheduled for
Council Awards Lunch June 13 in New York

Westchester County Executive, Rob Astorino Is Guest Speaker

The Council’s annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2013 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Our Guest Speaker at the lunch will
be Westchester County Executive, Rob Astorino who will, among other matters, update
the Council on the County’s business promotion and economic development initiatives.Read more about this year's Scholarship
recipients

The MidSummer Gala Dinner hosted by the Ireland-U.S. Council to be held Friday,
June 28, 2013 at Dublin’s Clyde Court Hotel will feature a Guest Speaker who boasts
an impressive track record in closing business deals on both sides of the Atlantic.

Donard P. Gaynor, a long-time member of the Ireland-U.S. Council, has had a distinguished
business career in the United States. In March of last year, he retired as Senior
Vice President Strategy and Corporate Development of Beam, Inc., one of the world’s
leading premium spirits companies whose brands include Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker’s
Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher’s
Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey and many others.View full press release
(PDF)

In Memoriam

Michael J. Roarty – Former Marketing Chief at Anheuser-Busch and Past-President
of the Ireland-U.S. Council

Monday, March 18, 2013: It is with the greatest regret and deepest sadness
that we have learned of the death of Michael J. Roarty, beloved former President
of the Ireland-U.S. Council.
Read more ...

Sunday, February 17, 2013, Palm Beach, FL:For Immediate Release

Wilbur Ross bullish on Irish economy

Read an article in the Palm Beach Daily News about Bank of Ireland Investor
and Wall Street Titan, Wilbur Ross's speech to the Council during the Council's
annual Winter Meeting in Palm Beach Florida. Read article.View as PDF

An Appreciation of the life of Council Board Member Joseph C. O'Sullivan

It is with deep sadness and great regret that we mourn the recent passing of Ireland-U.S.
Council Board Member and long-time supporter Joseph C. O’Sullivan.
Read more ... (including an appreciation
in The Irish Times)

Tuesday, July 17, 2012, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

Dr. T. Pearse Lyons, Founder & President of Alltech, Inc. To Receive Council’sAward for Outstanding Achievement At 50th Annual Dinner In New York

The Ireland-U.S. Council will present its Award for Outstanding Achievement
in 2012 to Dr. T. Pearse Lyons, Founder and President of Alltech, Inc., a global
leader in natural animal health, to mark his notable and important achievements
in building the business bonds and commercial connections between America and Ireland
as an entrepreneur and successful businessman.

The award will be the centerpiece of the Council’s 50th Annual Dinner to be held
at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on Thursday, November 8, 2012.
Each year, the Council presents this award to an individual who has made a significant
contribution to enhancing the economic relationships between the United States and
Ireland. Dennis
Read more ...

An artist from Northern Ireland, Ian Cumberland, is the winner of this year’s Award
for Outstanding Portraiture which is sponsored by the Ireland-U.S. Council, in conjunction
with the Royal Hibernian Academy and The Irish Arts Review. It is presented in Ireland
to an artist whose work is judged to be of outstanding merit. The Award is an important
part of the Council’s program to support the arts and arts education in Ireland.
Ian Cumberland’s portrait work was chosen from among the entries at the Royal Hibernian
Academy’s Spring Exhibition held this month in Dublin.
Read more ...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

2012 Student Work Experience Scholarships Presentation
Scheduled for Council Awards Lunch June 14 in New York

The Council’s annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2012 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Council President Dennis D. Swanson,
in releasing details of this year’s scholarship awards, said "We are again this
year delighted to announce details of the Council’s scholarships for this year.
We have operated this successful and admired Scholarship Awards program for the
past 28 years.”
Read more ...

The Spring Corporate Lunch hosted by the Ireland-U.S. Council to be held Thursday,
May 3, 2012 at Dublin’s Four Seasons Hotel will feature a powerful double-bill Guest
Speaker platform with a clear focus on the important and topical subject of energy.

Ireland’s Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte,
TD will address the group. Also appearing at the speaker’s podium at the Council
lunch will be U.S. Businessman Gerald C. Crotty, President of Weichert Enterprise,
LLC, a private equity investment firm and Chairman and CEO of Mayo Renewable Power,
sponsor of a proposed €150 million ($200 million) new, state-of-the-art bio-mass
electricity generating station in Mayo.
Read more ...

Thursday, June 30, 2011, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

Kieran McGowan, Chairman of CRH plc & Former Chief Executive of IDA Ireland
To Receive Council’s Award for Outstanding Achievement At 49th Annual Dinner In
New York

New York, NY: May 31, 2011 The Ireland-U.S. Council will present
its Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2011 to Kieran McGowan, Chairman
of CRH plc and former Chief Executive of Ireland’s Industrial Development Agency
to mark his notable and important achievements in building the business bonds and
commercial connections between America and Ireland during his varied and successful
business career.
Read more ...

Tuesday, May 31, 2011, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

Senator David Norris Is Guest Speaker at Council’s Gala MidSummer Dinner
in Dublin Castle on Friday, June 24, 2011

New York, NY: May 31, 2011 The noted Joycean scholar, accomplished
public speaker, Irish civil rights campaigner, gay activist, independent politician
and current front-runner in the 2011 election for the Presidency in Ireland, Senator
David Norris, will be the Guest Speaker at the Ireland-U.S. Council’s black-tie
Gala MidSummer Dinner to be held Friday, June 24 in Dublin Castle.
Read more about Council's Guest Speaker

Friday, May 20, 2011, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

2011 Student Work Experience Scholarships Presentation Scheduled for Council Awards
Lunch June 9 In New York City

Council Will Also Honor Dr. John Hegarty For His Notable Achievements as Provost
of Trinity College Dublin

The Council’s annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2011 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Council President Dennis D. Swanson,
in releasing details of this year’s scholarship awards, said "We are again this
year delighted to announce details of the Council’s scholarships program. We have
operated this successful and admired Scholarship Awards program for the past 27
years."
Read more on the Council's Scholarship Lunch
in New York

Jeff Smisek, Chairman, President & CEO of Continental Airlines To Receive
Council’s Award for Outstanding Achievement At 48th Annual Dinner In New
York

The Ireland-U.S. Council will present its Award for Outstanding Achievement
in 2010 to Jeff Smisek, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Continental
Airlines, Inc. to mark the notable work he and the company have done in
building the business relationships between America and Ireland. The award will
be the centerpiece of the Council’s 48th Annual Dinner to be held at the Metropolitan
Club in New York City on Thursday, November 11, 2010. Each year,
the Council presents this award to an individual who has made a significant contribution
to enhancing the economic relationships between America and Ireland.
Read more on 2010 Award for Outstanding
Achievement

Wednesday, May 28, 2010, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

The Council's Student Work Experience Scholarships To Be Presented At Awards Luncheon
In New York City

The Council’s annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2010 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The River Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 10, 2010. Council President Dennis D.
Swanson, in releasing details of this year’s scholarship awards, said "We have operated
this successful and admired Scholarship Awards program for the past 26 years. Opportunities
are provided through the program to student undergraduates from third-level educational
institutions on the island of Ireland to travel to the United States and to work
temporarily in American corporations. The scholarships provide work assignments
in business corporations of differing sizes in America. These assignments are linked
to the fields of study and academic disciplines which the undergraduate scholars
are pursuing in Ireland."
Read more on 2010 Scholarships Awards Lunch

New York, NY; March 29, 2010: The Spring Corporate Lunch hosted by the Ireland-U.S.
Council to be held Thursday, May 6 at Dublin ’s Four Seasons Hotel will feature
a double-bill Guest Speaker platform. The Chief Executive of the Dublin Airport
Authority Declan Collier will address the group and will highlight how the new €400
million ($540 million) Dublin Airport Terminal will boost Ireland’s air bridge to
America. Also appearing at the speaker’s podium at the Council lunch will be the
noted and distinguished American commentator, Ms. Lee Cullum.Read more

Council members @ €75 per person. Guests @ €90 per person.

For more information and online booking for the Spring Corporate Lunch please click here

Ireland’s Minister for Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources will
be the Guest of Honor at the Council’s MidSummer Gala Concert & Dinner to be staged
on Friday June 26, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin.
Read more

Wednesday, May 20, 2009, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

The Council's Student Work Experience Scholarships To Be Presented At Awards Luncheon
In New York City

The Council's annual program of Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2009 will
be celebrated this year at an awards luncheon to be held at The Metropolitan Club
in New York City on Thursday, June 11 2009. Council President Dennis D. Swanson,
in releasing details of this year's scholarship awards, said "This is the 25th year
in which the Council will have operated its successful Scholarship Awards. The program
provides opportunities to student undergraduates from third-level educational institutions
on the island of Ireland to travel to the United States and to work temporarily
in American corporations. The scholarships provide work assignments in business
corporations of all sizes in America. The assignments are linked to the fields of
study and academic disciplines which the undergraduate scholars are pursuing in
Ireland."
Read more

Friday, April 17, 2009, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

Ireland and America: Challenges and Opportunities in a New Context

The Embassy of Ireland in Washington D.C. , has recently published a Strategic Review
of Relations between Ireland and the United States (Ireland and America: Challenges
and Opportunities in a New Context). Our Council made a considered submission
on the matter as part of the review process that was conducted by Ireland's Ambassador
to the U.S., Michael Collins and Ambassador/Consul General in New York, Niall Burgess.

The document makes for interesting reading and contains important recommendations
which, if implemented, will enhance the relationships between America and Ireland.

William C. Weldon, Chairman & CEO of Johnson & Johnson To Receive Council'sAward for Outstanding Achievement At 47th Annual Dinner In New York

"An Early and Important Industrial Investor in Ireland"

April 8, 2009; New York, NY: The Ireland-U.S. Council will present its
Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2009 to William C. Weldon, Chairman
and CEO of Johnson & Johnson to mark the notable work he and the company have done
in building the business relationships between America and Ireland. The award will
be the centerpiece of the Council’s 47th Annual Dinner to be held at the Metropolitan
Club in New York City on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Each year, the Council
presents this award to an individual who has made a significant contribution to
enhancing the economic relationships between America and Ireland.

The Ireland-U.S. Council Is Proud To Sponsor The 2009 U.S. National Tour ofThe Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra

The Ireland-U.S. Council is a proud sponsor of the 2009 U.S. Tour of the Dublin
Philharmonic Orchestra. The tour of the United States which commenced in Orlando,
FL on January 10 and which has been highly-successful so far, comprises 49 separate
concert performances in 23 different states from coast to coast (View
Tour Schedule). The final concert will be in California on Saint Patrick’s
Day, March 17, 2009. The tour has been arranged under the auspices of Columbia Artists
Management and has also been sponsored by Tourism Ireland, CIE Tours International,
Culture Ireland, and several other organizations and individuals.Read More ...

Wednesday, September 24, 2008, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

Council President Michael J. Gibbons Named
Grand Marshal Of 2009 New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Council President, Michael J. Gibbons, has been named Grand Marshal of the
2009 New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Mr. Gibbons will lead the marchers up
New York City’s Fifth Avenue on March 17 next year for the 248th staging of the
world’s oldest and largest civic parade.Read More ...

Wednesday, September 24, 2008, New York, NY:For Immediate Release

The Ireland-U.S. Council Welcomes Decisions To Expand Work Visa Programs Between
Ireland and the United States

The Ireland-U.S. Council welcomes the decisions of both the Irish Government and
the United States Administration to implement a substantial liberalization of visa
rules allowing for U.S. citizens to work in Ireland and for Irish citizens to work
in the United States for up to a year.Read More ...

September 4, 2008; New York, NY:For Immediate ReleasePaddy Kelly of Redquartz Developments To Receive Council’s Award for Outstanding
Achievement At 46th Annual Dinner In New York

The Ireland-U.S. Council will present its Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2008
to Patrick Kelly for the remarkable business success he has achieved and the creditable
work he has done in building the business relationships between America and Ireland.
The award will be the centerpiece of the Council’s 46th Annual Dinner to be held
at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on Thursday, November 6, 2008.

New York, NY: Thursday, June 5, 2008:For Immediate ReleaseThe Council’s 2008 Student Work Experience Scholarships Awards To Be Presented In
New York

Details of the Council’s Student Work Experience Scholarships for 2008 were announced
today and will be presented at a luncheon meeting of the organization to be held
at The Metropolitan Club in New York City on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Council President
Michael J. Gibbons, in releasing details of this year’s scholarship awards, said
"The Council’s Scholarship Awards program provides opportunities to student undergraduates
from universities in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland to travel to
the United States and to work temporarily in American corporations. These scholarships
provide project-oriented, meaningful work assignments in U.S. business corporations
of all sizes. The assignments are linked to the fields of study and academic disciplines
which the undergraduate scholars are pursuing in Ireland."

Dennis D. Swanson, President of Fox Television Stations Group has been nominated
as President of the Ireland-U.S. Council to succeed Michael J. Gibbons, formerly
an Executive Vice-President at the Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. who will step down
having served in the role since 2002.

New York, NY; April 28, 2008:For Immediate ReleaseChief Executive of E.S.B. To Address Council’s Spring Luncheon Meeting in Dublin
U.S. Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Will Also Speak At May 1 Event at Four Seasons
Hotel

Padraig McManus, the Chief Executive of Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board (E.S.B.),
will occupy the speaker’s platform at a Council luncheon scheduled for Thursday,
May 1 at Dublin’s Four Seasons Hotel. The energy company recently announced a €22
billion capital investment plan, fully half of which will be directed at renewable
energy sources.

Also appearing at the speaker’s podium at the Council lunch will be Robert J. Faucher,
Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Dublin, who will discuss
key current issues in the bilateral business relationships between America and Ireland.

January 9, 2008For Immediate ReleaseIreland-U.S. Council Schedules Mid-February Winter Meeting Events In Palm Beach
The Ireland-U.S. Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing links,
especially business connections, between America and the Emerald Isle will again
stage its Annual Winter Meeting in Palm Beach during the second week of February.
The program of social events will include remarks by several Guest Speakers including
the Provost of Trinity College Dublin, Dr. John Hegarty, Ireland’s Ambassador to
the United States, His Excellency Michael Collins and Ireland’s Minister for Education,
Ms. Mary Hanafin, TD.

The Council's Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2007 was presented to
Philip Lynch, Chairman & CEO of One51 plc, one of Ireland's leading energy and waste
infrastructure companies. The award was presented at the Council's 45th Annual Dinner
held in November 2007 at The Metropolitan Club in New York.
More Details on the 2007 Outstanding Achievement
Award